Rev. Harry Clifford. Wilson

Rev. Harry Clifford. Wilson passed away on August 26, 2024, in Prosser, WA, at the age of 93. He was born in Peoria, IL, to his biological mother, Anna Irma Eaton, on April 6, 1931, and was adopted by Clifford and Leona Wilson at birth. When he was born, his mother, Leona, proclaimed, "He is going to be a Preacher" and from an early age that is what he wanted to be.
He and his mother moved to Washington after his father passed away. He graduated from Marysville High School, earned his BA from Cascade College (WA), and MDiv from Western Seminary in Portland, OR, where he met his wife, Kathleen Kaurin. He went on to pastor at 7 churches: First Baptist Church of Marysville (WA), Alsea First Baptist, Estacada First Baptist, Salem Heights Baptist, Sellwood Baptist in Portland, Elm Street Baptist in Sweet Home, and served as pastor to the Seniors at Bethel Baptist Church (now Baker Creek Community Church). He was dedicated to his wife of 57 years, and his 6 children.
Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen (1935-2014), son, Stephen (1958-1964), and daughter in law, Lori Wilson (1963-2016). He is survived by 5 children: son, Bruce, his wife Darcy and their children, Katie, Jordan and Haley of West Linn, OR; son Bryan, his wife Rhonda and their two children, Laura (Josh and great-granddaughter, Luna) and Anna of Lynchburg, VA; daughter Mariel, her husband Blake Kindl and their 3 children, Emily, Kyle, and Mallory of Huntley, IL; daughter Kristen, her husband Steve Waller and their 5 children, Andrew, Victoria, Jonathan, Alexandria, and James of Sunnyside, WA; and daughter Heather of Independence, OR.
His funeral will be at Baker Creek Community Church (in Manley Hall), McMinnville, OR, Saturday, September 28th at 2:00 PM. Service officiated by Pastor Ken Ramey. Contributions may be given to Baker Creek Community Church.